Artwork copyright Michael Brophy. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Waterfall, 1996
Michael Brophy
(American, born 1960)
Location: Wilson Creek Elementary and Junior-Senior High, Wilson Creek
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Waterfall is a richly detailed painting by artist Michael Brophy. The dense forest imagery opens onto a central human figure, dwarfed by the monumental trees and waterfall that surrounds him. This piece explores the complex relationship we have with nature.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Wilson Creek School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Portland, Oregon-based artist Michael Brophy creates realist paintings that depict the beauty, subtlety, and complexity of the Pacific Northwest landscape.
Brophy studied at the University of Oregon in Eugene and at the Studio Arts College International in Florence, Italy. He received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Pacific Northwest College of Art in Portland, Oregon, in 1985.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Painting - paint on fabric |
| Medium | Oil paint on canvas |
| Dimensions | 3 ft 2 in x 4 ft |
| ID Number | WSAC1996.043.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Oregon, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Wilson Creek School District |
| Artwork Location | Wilson Creek Elementary and Junior-Senior High Commons area |
| WA County | Grant |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 400 Navar Street Wilson Creek, WA 98860 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.425993, -119.120758 |
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